Morgan Zaninovich, General Manager of Rutherford Wine Company, announced the appointment of Tom Stine as Vice President National Sales, Western Division. Mr. Stine, a graduate of U. of Illinois with an MBA from Indiana U., held key executive positions with The Wine Group, most recently as their Vice President Annuity Brands Division.

“We continue to increase the presence of our existing portfolio and will be launching several new and exciting wines in 2013. Our family is confident that Tom’s drive, enthusiasm and breadth of experience will have a tremendous impact on our growth and success in the new year and beyond.”

Rutherford Wine Company (www.rutherfordwine.com) is located in Napa Valley and produces Rutherford Ranch (Napa Valley), Scott Family Estate (Arroyo Seco), Round Hill (California), Predator Zinfandel (Lodi) and Rhiannon (California), and Lander-Jenkins (premium California) wines.